Ninotech Path Copy 4 is a lightweight Windows shell extension that adds convenient right-click context-menu options for copying file and folder paths. For developers working in the GE Smallworld environment, quickly grabbing a full UNC path, short name, or quoted path can streamline repetitive file-system tasks.

Windows Explorer context menu showing Ninotech Path Copy options including Copy Long Path and Copy Short Name, with a muted gray-blue interface palette.
Context-menu integration in Windows Explorer
Configuration dialog for Ninotech Path Copy displaying checkboxes for path format options, rendered in a clean light-gray Windows-style window.
Path Copy configuration dialog

Why it matters for Smallworld developers

When navigating Magik image directories, log files, or configuration paths, having a one-click way to copy a fully qualified path saves keystrokes and reduces errors. The tool integrates directly into the Windows shell, so it works across Explorer, file dialogs, and the desktop.

Key features

  • Copy long path, short (8.3) path, UNC path, or quoted path from the right-click menu.
  • Copy just the folder path or the full file path.
  • Lightweight shell extension with minimal resource footprint.
  • Configurable via a simple options dialog.

Ninotech Path Copy 4 was available from Novell Cool Solutions: novell.com/coolsolutions/tools/13986.html

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